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Astroturfing: The Politics of Fake Online Support
Published 10 months, 4 weeks ago
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A Malaysiakini investigation has uncovered a network of Facebook accounts allegedly used to artificially boost support for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. We speak with Digital Political Communications Consultant Tai Zee Kin about how this kind of coordinated manipulation can shape public opinion.
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